Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

All visits are entirely virtual. I am based in Salt Lake City, UT, though I’m licensed to provide telehealth in most states.

How effective is telehealth?

Many studies have been published on this, showing the EXACT SAME benefit of telehealth as in-person visits. In my experience, it really comes down to what everyone prefers.

I am comfortable with telehealth. I’ve been doing this for many years and can work to make you more comfortable with this type of treatment.

How much does it cost?

I charge $190 per 45-minute session. The first visit is typically 1.5 hours and is $380.
I charge $250 per hour for psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, these typically require 5-10 hours of total time

How long are visits?

Most visits are 45 minutes. Plan for 90 minutes on the first visit, including an initial assessment and getting started with the treatment.

Do you take insurance?

No. I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. This is typically reimbursed at a rate similar to a typical copay.

NOTE: If you have Medicaid or Medicare, you cannot submit for reimbursement.

How can I get insurance to reimburse me?

Here are some helpful questions to ask your insurance provider:

Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?
Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it, and have I met it yet?
Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?
Do I need written approval from my primary care physician for services to be covered?
Do you provide reimbursement for services provided by an out-of-network clinical psychologist?
If so, what percentage of the fee will be reimbursed?

What is your cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel, you may do so at least one day or more in advance. I charge a full session fee for cancellations within 24 hours of the appointment time.

How do I set up an appointment?

You can schedule a free consultation phone call here: https://anchored-health-psych.clientsecure.me/

What age ranges do you work with?

I work with teens and older

What is working with you like?

This is not traditional “talk” therapy. I am very strategies-focused. This work tends to be very goal-oriented. I will introduce a few approaches I think could be useful, give you some tools and strategies to take home and practice, you go home and use them. Then, you come back the next time we meet to discuss what worked, what didn’t, and what else we need to add.

How long do you work with people?

Because my approach is very goal focused, I do not tend to see people for months or years on end. Depending on their goals and progress, I typically see people for 8-16 visits.

My goal is to get you to the point where you don’t need to come and see me.

What modalities do you use?

I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people find connections between how we think, how we feel, physical sensations in our body, and our actions. We often find unhelpful patterns in life, and CBT helps us learn new strategies to get out of the same old patterns. This treatment emphasizes learning new skills and approaches to manage life’s challenges better.

This is not traditional “talk therapy,” where you discuss new problems that have come up each week. Instead, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy focuses on developing skills to help manage any situation, looking at improving functioning for long-term improvement.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people find effective solutions to life’s challenges. Using ACT, we identify our values (the things that make life meaningful and the type of person we want to be) and find ways to deal with the thoughts, emotions, and body sensations that get in the way of living the type of life we want and working towards actions that improve our life.

ACT can be described with a metaphor:
Clench your fists. Now, what can you use your hands for? Punching, pounding… that’s about it. But, if you unclench your fists, you can use your hands for just about anything. Suddenly, you have a lot more options available. When our mind “grabs on” to things – situations, physical sensations, memories, thoughts, emotions, etc. – it is also limited. We stay stuck in the same patterns, even if they don’t make our life better. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps our mind “unclench” from these things, find other solutions to our problems, and live a more meaningful life.

What is your professional training and experience?

I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis. Throughout my work experience and training, I have worked in multiple chronic pain clinics, inpatient and outpatient neurology rehabilitation clinics, primary care settings, inpatient and outpatient addiction clinics, with collegiate teams and competitive marathon runners, and a college counseling center.

What was your favorite vacation?

Going to Banff, Canada – incredible hiking, delicious food, and one of the most beautiful places on earth

What hobbies do you have?

I love to be active, so skiing, hiking, tennis, golf, etc., are all great. When it’s terrible weather and I’m forced to stay inside, I’ll try to hack it on the piano or find something new to learn. House projects on a century-old home have kept me busy!

What's the best book you've read in the last year?

My reading is a bit all over the place. My two favorite books I’ve read were Midnight in Chernobyl, which gives a second-by-second breakdown of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and details some of the political fallout in the following years. And Dune. A friend had recommended it many years ago, and I finally read it before watching the movie.